The new Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

You stopped working because of COVID-19 or are eligible for Employment Insurance regular or sickness benefits;

Are or expect to be without employment or self-employment income for at least 14 consecutive days in the initial four-week period

Where to sign up:

Applications start on April 6th, please us this link. To simplify the process, the government is asking that applications are made by birth month as follows:

If you were born in January, February, or March, apply on April 6

If you were born in April, May, or June, apply on April 7

If you were born in July, August, or September, apply on April 8

If you were born in October, November, or December, apply on April 9

Increased Canada Child Benefit

Parents will be eligible to receive an additional $300 per child which will be included in their May payment. Parents who are already signed up for the Canada Child Benefit do not need to re-apply. For those who are not signed up, go here.

Special Goods and Services Tax credit payment

Close to $400 for single individuals and close to $600 per couple.

This is a one-time payment that will start on April 9th through the Goods & Services Tax credit. It is being targeted to low- and modest-income families. There is no need to apply, if you are eligible, you will get it automatically with your tax return.